Tigers right fielder J.D. Martinez received a day of rest Saturday against the Royals. Martinez has struggled as of late, hitting .205 (8-for-39) with 17 strikeouts over his last 10 games. He has been held without a hit in his four career at-bats against right-hander Edinson Volquez.
Rajai Davis moved to right field and will bat ninth, while Anthony Gose remained in the leadoff spot and in center field.
Detroit is favored (-125) at Kansas City, per VegasInsider.com.